It has always been demonstrated and will be demonstrated. It is one of the ways to express unrest and express an opinion en masse. The voice of the people has an irreplaceable place in our history. Without it, the Austrian monarchy, the Nazis, and narrow-minded communism would continue to expand.

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Demonstration today – A million moments – Summer
Demonstration against Babiš

What is and what a demonstration in Prague can look like today?

Demonstration, in the sense of protest, means a meeting of opinion courts of persons in a public place. Such a meeting is not subject to permission, but must be announced in advance at the local municipal office (governed by Act No. 84/1990 Coll., On the Right of Assembly).

When choosing a location, it is enough to avoid the surroundings of the chambers of the Parliament and the Constitutional Court (or places where the institutions are currently sitting) within a radius of 100 meters. The topics of the demonstration and its course should avoid the suppression of civil rights, and even violence or violations of constitutions and laws will not lead to any glaring results. Rather, these are the reasons why the demonstration could be banned.

An ideal city for demonstrations? Prague today

One of the attributes of success is the demonstration of the number of its participants. From this ceiling, Prague is an ideal place. At least one million demonstrators will not gather, as in the GDR on November 4, 1989, at Alexanderplatz in Berlin. But even half the power and the demonstration of 500,000 people in November 1989 turned the then Czechoslovakia beyond recognition.

What do the demonstrations in Prague look like today?

A demonstration is a gathering of people, but also a street procession or demonstration. Demonstration is possible because we have freedom of speech. This leads to an often, stormy, exchange of information and opinions. In this way, citizens participate in the solution of public and other social issues. It is a form of expressing individual opinions and attitudes.

Prague is a good place for demonstrations for several reasons:

• the center of Prague – Wenceslas Square and Old Town Square is a short walk from the Main Railway Station and easily accessible by public transport and metro,
• especially the location of Prague and its accessibility by train is feasible for the majority of the population of the republic,
• the information equipment of Prague from the point of view of reporters is excellent and the demnostration will therefore certainly be heard,
• Prague also has the largest concentration of activists, artists, politicians and spectators.

Where and how to announce the demonstration?

Demonstrations in Prague must notify the City of Prague Order 5 days and no later than 6 months before the event. The notice must be in writing.

You can get the demonstration notification form download from praha.eu. You can pick it up at the information center of the City of Prague. the City of Prague, or create the notice yourself with respect to the requirements set by law.

Wenceslas Square and demonstrations that changed the history of the Czech Republic

Wenceslas Square, Václavák, Koňský trh or Pod vocasem (meaning the tail of a horse from Myslbek’s monument of St. Wenceslas at the head of the square). The history of our country has been shaken several times in this important, 750-meter-long area. It is a traditional place for mass meetings, celebrations but also demonstrations. What significant happened here?

Table: Historical events held on Wenceslas Square

October 28, 1918: demonstration on the establishment of the republic

We don’t have to go to work on October 28th. But in 1918 it was much more. Representatives of the National Committee of Czechoslovakia published a proclamation about the establishment of Czechoslovakia. A law on the establishment of an independent state, specifically a republic, was issued, and Masaryk became president.

November 17: Demonstrations we will never forget

• On November 17, 1939, at the command of Adolf Hitler, Czech universities were closed. More than 1,000 students were deported and deported to a concentration camp. 9 students were executed. They started writing on the calendar International Student Day.
• November 17, 1989 entered our history as a day with a big D. A day of the struggle for freedom and democracy. Velvet Revolution – The 50th anniversary and commemoration of the victims were turned into a demonstration against the regime. The totalitarian regime in Czechoslovakia was overthrown: the Iron Curtain fell.

Demonstration on the Old Town Square

Old Town Square, often called Staromak, is in the center of Prague. After Wenceslas Square, it is the second most important place in Prague in terms of history and demonstrations.

Table: Historical events held in the Old Town Square

A million moments of the 2021 demonstration

The Million Moments for Democracy Association has been on the political ground since January 2018. Its domain is mainly the campaign against Andrej Babiš. His cases are highlighted in the form of protests and demonstrations. The prime minister is accused of arguing, conflicts of interest and non-compliance with election promises.

The basic act of a million moments was a challenge A moment for Andrej. The content of the document was a request that Andrej Babiš fulfill his pre-election promise:

In 100 days we will receive a challenge of around 20,000 signatures.

Online demonstration

Covid and his mutations drove us home and prevented us from speaking publicly. After an emotionally strong demonstration in Letná, the association did not give up for a million moments and tried to demonstrate online. Although it was technically much easier to get involved in the protest, participation was many times lower. Perhaps this was also due to the departure of the most important representative of the association – the chairman Mikuláš Minář.

Demonstration against Babiš

It was Mikuláš Minář who became the main organizer of the demonstrations against the appointment of Marie Benešová – the Ministry of Justice. He sought her resignation and the resignation of Prime Minister Andrej Babiš. These demonstrations took place in Prague, but also in other cities of the Czech Republic during 2019.

Demonstration in Letná

• June 23, 2019 The largest demonstration of current events took place on the Letna Plain in Prague under the leadership of the Million Moments Association. According to the data of the mobile operator, over a quarter of a million people gathered here. The topic of the demonstration was the government, especially its chairman Andrej Babiš and Marie Benešová as the new ministries of justice. The aim of the demonstration was the resignation of Benešová and the resignation of the government.
• November 16, 2019 the people of this opinion met at Letná again. And in even greater numbers – an estimated 300,000 turnout. The demonstration carried a period of thought as in June, but also called on protesters to get involved in politics themselves and improve the situation. The main spokesman for the demonstration was Mikuláš Minář.

Covid passports and demonstrations against veils Prague

Demonstrations against wearing veils were demonstrated in Prague in February 2021. The meeting was organized by former television reporter and activist Jana Peterková. Peterková is the main one the opponent is wearing veils. The Chcípl PES team and the HON association also took part in the movement. The topic was also distance teaching of pupils.

In June 2021, demonstrations were held in Prague’s Lesser Town Square due to covid measures and digital covid passports. The organizers of the demonstrations were the Wanted PES movement and the Free Bloc movement. Protesters expressed its negative attitude towards Covid passports.

Demonstration Prague live today (7. 7. 2021)

Opponents of government measures against the spread of covid-19 met at the Prague Chamber of Deputies on Wednesday, July 7, 2021. The protest was convened by the Free Bloc. The protesters acted aggressively and we got into clashes with heavily-clothed people. The demonstration was the subject of certificates by which citizens prove that they have been vaccinated against coronavirus or that they have negative test for covid-19. Deputy Lubomír Volný also got into physical rifts.

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Yesterday’s demonstration in Prague

Yesterday’s demonstration aroused a wave of emotions and loud speeches among citizens, demonstrations and politicians. Opinions on the matter vary widely. The classic vaccination card is a well-established document. Babies get him in the wreath. Parents are reassured that hexavaccine protects their baby against serious diseases. In a way, it’s surprising that Covid’s passport provokes such unrest when Sunday is nothing so new. Opinions on vaccination and voting preferences now compete strongly with the social theme of the weather.

Demonstration – important contacts

Personal announcement of the demonstration:

• Department of Trade Licensing and Civil Administration, Jungmannova 29/35, Prague 1
• in person in the main office, Mariánské náměstí 2 (New Town Hall), Prague 1
• in person at the main registry office, Jungmannova 29/35, Prague 1

Written announcement of the demonstration

• at the address: City of Prague, Department of Trade and Civil Administration Jungmannova 29/35110 00 Prague 1

Data box

• Data box ID: 48ia97h

Electronic filing cabinet

• [email protected], more information about the electronic filing office HERE